Fleet vehicles reduced in productivity gains
Productivity gains continue with consolidation of systems across the organisation, including one library back-of-house location.
Business
Coast franchisee seals the deal at national awards
Megasealed Central Coast has been recognised with two major awards at the leak repair company’s recent national conference and awards evening. Held at Sea World on the Gold Coast on…
Dobell grants to help lower energy costs
Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers in the Dobell electorate have received Federal Government support to help cut energy costs. Through the food and beverage round of the Energy…
Workshops encourage businesses to employ people with disability
Not-for-profit organisation Social Futures is offering support to Central Coast employers looking to fill job vacancies by showing them how to access a skilled but untapped workforce – people with…
Sharon closes salon doors after 30 years
After almost 55 years as a hairdresser and 30 years owning and running Hair Anew at Umina Beach, Sharon Clarke will close the salon doors for the last time on…
Licences open for public comment
Liquor licences open for public comment on the Coast.
New image to refresh real estate business
A longstanding Toukley real estate office, with years of experience and local real estate knowledge, has rebranded to a Harcourts franchise and officially opened its doors on May 7. Business…
Process for 73-75 Mann St will include public hearing
Central Coast Council has begun the process to reclassify 73-75 Mann St Gosford in the first step to selling the community owned land. Council wants to reclassify the land to…
Labor promises new food manufacturing hub for Lisarow
A Labor Government, if elected on May 21, will boost manufacturing jobs on the Central Coast by funding a Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub to be established at Lisarow. Shadow Minister…
Revamp and name change for Pearly’s cafe
Locals have been referring to the Pearl Beach Cafe and General Store as Pearly’s for years – and now the name is official. A major revamp at the popular venue…
Future business speakers on show this Friday evening
The Central Coast Sustainability Association is hosting a power pack of local and international business speakers on Friday evening at the Red Tree Theatre in Tuggerah. The event branded R.E.E.L….
Buy local for Mother’s Day
Central Coast residents are being urged to buy local for Mother’s Day, with the NSW Government’s Buy Regional webpage featuring more than 800 businesses directly supporting regional shopping options. One…
More COSS land in West Gosford with Dell Rd decision
Very Fast Train’s loss is Coastal Open Space System’s gain.
McBride says Labor will breathe life back into The Entrance
Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says a Labor Government will invest $1.2 million to bring life back to The Entrance if it…
Coast housing prices slow
In good news for prospective home owners on the Central Coast, the surge in house prices over the past 12 months is showing signs of slowing. Domain’s latest Quarterly House…
Council adopts Greater Lake Munmorah Structure Plan
Resident calls for moratorium on all proposed developments near coal ash dams.
Construction to begin on $45M Gosford RSL upgrade
After years of planning, a $45M upgrade of the Gosford RSL Club will get underway in June. Designed by WMK Architecture, the upgrade will see the club transformed into an…
Planning panel refuses “Paton Place” at Woy Woy and boarding house at East Gosford
Unanimous rejections of “over developments” in latest Local Planning Panel decisions.
600 home development in Lake Munmorah goes on exhibition
A subdivision proposal for up to 600 homes along Chain Valley Bay Rd at Lake Munmorah is now on exhibition for community feedback. It’s a Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council…
New $19M hotel planned for Mingara
Mingara Leisure Group is planning to build a $19M five-storey hotel at its Tumbi Umbi site. The proposed 86-room hotel will be integrated with the existing Mingara Recreation Club at…